Well, let's look at that: Just Lying has admitted that she semi-tanked against Bartoli in that hilarious loss to Bartoli years ago because she was afraid to face Venus, who was awaiting the winner in the final-and Venus career, while pretty impressive, pales in comparison to Serena's. So your post doesn't make a lotta sense, Casper...

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Quoted for truth. Henin was not "the answer" to either Williams sister. Bad investment for her fans.

2nd game. Serena served first, and, not surprisingly, was rattled and got down 0-30, including a double. She steadied herself, held, Aza held, and then it was no more games for her. She got up 5-1, serving, 40-15, choked once more, then hit a serve that Aza hit long.

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Thanks.
I did get to see a replay of the third set the next day.
The second set was quite amazing ... being up 4-1 and then losing the set, twice serving for the match.

I wasn't really on here for the final, nor did I watch it as I don't have the appropriate TV coverage, but did listen to the match on the radio.

Firstly, massive congrats to Serena and her fans - she's an incredible player and undoubtedly the best player in the women's game currently. From what I heard it sounded like an utterly deserved victory. It's super to see how much the wins mean to her as well - really fuels this rivalry we have between No. 1 & No. 2.

I was really pleased that Vika continued to fight, even at 4-1 down in the second and made a real final of it. She's got incredible mental strength and resiliance which many of the women on tour don't have - I love following a player who I know won't just crumble mentally at the first sign of trouble.
However, from what I picked up, she really checked out at times and made really dumb double-fault errors and missed basic groundies on key points. Mental toughness doesn't necessarily mean you don't whiff at big moments, and I feel like she did that on Sunday.
Technically her serve is terrible, and she really needs to improve if she's going to be a true No. 1 player.

Disappointed Vika lost, but really looking forward to the next 12 months following her and her rivalry with Serena.

I wasn't really on here for the final, nor did I watch it as I don't have the appropriate TV coverage, but did listen to the match on the radio.

Firstly, massive congrats to Serena and her fans - she's an incredible player and undoubtedly the best player in the women's game currently. From what I heard it sounded like an utterly deserved victory. It's super to see how much the wins mean to her as well - really fuels this rivalry we have between No. 1 & No. 2.

I was really pleased that Vika continued to fight, even at 4-1 down in the second and made a real final of it. She's got incredible mental strength and resiliance which many of the women on tour don't have - I love following a player who I know won't just crumble mentally at the first sign of trouble.
However, from what I picked up, she really checked out at times and made really dumb double-fault errors and missed basic groundies on key points. Mental toughness doesn't necessarily mean you don't whiff at big moments, and I feel like she did that on Sunday.
Technically her serve is terrible, and she really needs to improve if she's going to be a true No. 1 player.

Disappointed Vika lost, but really looking forward to the next 12 months following her and her rivalry with Serena.

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Congrats to Vika for back to back 3 set finals and for a great fight. I'm glad Serena won (besides fandom) because she was on form the whole tournament while Vika was pretty off her game. When she beats Serena at a slam, which is inevitable, I want her to be playing well all week and get full credit for her achievement, not leave crumbs on the table for people to pick at and complain about. I believe she will improve her serve. She has made concentrated efforts to improve her other liabilities and this now her biggest one, the next obvious step. This is one of the things I respect about her. She has the fire to be the champion and backs it up with hard work. Go Vika (but not til Serena breaks a few records)!

Just came back from Bodrum Turkey after a week with my two girlfriends and therefore I missed the finals, both men and women's

But WOW!! GOATrena GOATrena GOATrena is THE Greatest. From 2004-2011, with all her injuries (minor, severe and even life threatening), family tragedy, lots of extra curricular activities, I never thought she would get to 14 majors. Now she has 17 and has more focus on the game than when she was younger. She would have had at least 23 today if she did. Anyway, I hope you guys enjoyed another GOATrena victory because even though I didn't see it, I spent the whole day today reading about it and it felt like I was watching it live.

Yeah, she really did that in their last match in Australia. Oh wait, she lost to a one-legged GOATrena so she decided to retire again.

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Yes, which makes the idea of Henin putting anyone in their "place" a complete joke---much like some rather odd individuals who thought Stephens was going to defeat Sereana at the USO--based on no talent at all.